Obituaries

Jan 27, 2019

On Sunday, January 27th, surrounded by family Gerald (“Jerry”) Steier passed away at the age of 76. He was born on April 11th, 1942 to William and Anne Steier in Binghamton, New York. He received his Mechanical Engineering degree from Purdue University.  He served two years in the army after being drafted during the Vietnam Era. He spent his Engineering...

Jan 19, 2019

Aasin Hassinger, of Binghamton   Aasin Hassinger passed away unexpectedly on 1/19/19. He is survived by his mother and stepfather Courtney and Emmanuel Chapman, and his father, Alann Holmes. His children Amauri Hassinger and Kayden Spivey whom he loved to pieces. Siblings; Amira, Maia, and Ean Chapman, Shadaya Spencer, and Alanna Holmes.  Aunts Amy Felton, Melocka Oranchak, Tiawanna Willard, Loretta...

Jan 10, 2019

  Athanasia Marina Stronghilos joined her husband Nicholas in Heaven on January 10, 2019. She was 97 years old and lived a full and beautiful life.  She brought positivity and light to all she met, and she will be greatly missed.    Athanasia is survived by her daughters, Constance & James Dwyer, Athena & Peter Negros, Joanne & Jeff Stachyra, Grandchildren:  Michael...

Jan 9, 2019

Jane Lynn has passed away on January 9, 2019. Jane’s family would like to thank the kindness and compassion of the staff at Mercy House in Endicott. Memorial services will be held 4:30 pm, Monday, January 14, 2019 at the DeMunn Funeral Home, 36 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton. Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3:00 pm until the...

Jan 9, 2019

Our beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend Paula Harder Bess DeRigo, 64, was reunited with her precious son Aaron DeRigo in heaven on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. She fought a long hard battle with lupus for many years. Paula was a loving, kind and giving person who lived for her family. Her love and tenderness has been a gift...

Jan 9, 2019

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Betty J. Cooper, 95, passed away January 9, 2019. Betty’s life revolved around her family. She was married to her devoted husband Lee for 73 years. Her children remember her as a loving and doting mother, who was always there to support and guide them to become the adults they grew up to be. Betty...

Jan 6, 2019

James Dyes, Jr.  passed away unexpectedly late Sunday evening, January 6, 2019. James was born in Davidson, Tennessee on July 13,1952. James was a retired City of Binghamton Water and Sewer Supervisor; he loved his job.  We will all miss hearing James laugh and seeing him smile.  “Uncle Jim” will always be remembered for movie theater time and playing his...

Dec 31, 2018

Shepard ("Shep") Bennett, 97, of Vestal, passed away peacefully on December 31. He is survived by his wife, Terri, his son, Mark Bennett (Pat), his daughter, Ricki Bennett, his granddaughter, Sidney Kohls, step-children Michelle Brudi (Arlin), Jennifer Rosario (Anthony), Michael Bullock (Liz), Susan McLaughlin (Bill), Matthew Bullock, his sister Edith Rubin, several step-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He...

Dec 26, 2018

  Marion Joan “Joanie” Follet passed away on December 26, 2018.  She was born on July 24, 1925 in Binghamton to Neil C. and Marion B. Follet, and lived there her entire life. Joanie is predeceased by her parents, as well as her brothers William and Donald Follet, and her sister Frances Mastic. She is survived by her sister-in-law Dorothy Follet,...

Dec 23, 2018

Our beloved mother and Nano, Patricia Ann Dwyer, 93, was called to heaven by the angels December 23, 2018. She was a caring, compassionate woman who always put others before herself. Patricia’s life centered around her family, her grandchildren were the light of her life. Her favorite times here on earth was spent playing board games and cards with her...

Dec 22, 2018

Jed James DeMarco of Binghamton

Jed James DeMarco, 61, of Binghamton, passed away on Saturday December 22nd at Mercy House. He was predeceased by his loving Mother Jean Eleanor Dunham, his Uncle Francis L. Dunham, both of Ithaca, NY, and Alvin H. Kent (Uncle Pete) of Washington, DC. Jed is survived by his loving Aunt Cecelia Dunham,...

Dec 21, 2018

Phyllis E. Shoemaker (Ingraham), 83, of Johnson City, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 21, 2018, at her home surrounded by family. She is predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Mahlon Shoemaker; parents Wolfred and Ruth Ingraham; sisters; Betty Kasson and Rose Marie Sherwood. She is survived by her children, John, Gary, Fred, Cindy (Dale)...

Dec 9, 2018

Vestal NY- George Edward Coates, 95, died peacefully Sunday December 9th, 2018, surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife of 70 years, Betty (Robinson) Coates; son Marshall Coates and his wife Barbara of Dickerson Maryland, son Michael Coates and wife Michelle of Apalachin NY; three granddaughters; Julie Henry(Andrew); Emily Haus (Matthew Fundis); and Sophia Coates; four great grandchildren...

Dec 7, 2018

Marion Ruth Scofield 95, of Conklin, NY passed away peacefully December 7, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband Loren Scofield. Her parents Eugene and Ruth Gregory. Sister Helen (Mickey), Brothers Lawrence (Mildred), Earl (Carolyn) and Ben Gregory. Survived by sister Betty and Bob Palmer, brothers George and Gayle and Floyd (Betty deceased), Lewis and Eileen Gregory , sister-in-law Pat...

Dec 5, 2018

With much sadness in our hearts we had to say goodbye to Sue as she left this world and entered the next on Wednesday, December 5th. Sue was predeceased by her parents Richard Carman (2/05/2011) and Ida Carman (09/20/2001). She was also predeceased by several brothers and a sister, Neal Carman Sr. (07/20/2010) Dicky and Frank Carman aged 8 and...

Dec 1, 2018

On Saturday, December 1, 2018 Henryka Simmons passed peacefully into God’s hands surrounded by her loving husband, children and grandchildren. Henryka was born in Vienna, Austria January 20, 1931. She was the beloved daughter of Leopold and Anna Stephania Flecker.  At the age of eight she escaped the Holocaust and with her family moved to Shanghai, China. During WWII her...

Dec 1, 2018

Lois Kincaid Green of Binghamton

Lois Kincaid Green, born January 6th, 1951 passed away suddenly on Saturday December 1st, 2018 at her home in Binghamton, NY. She was a true southern belle, full of love, kindness, sweetness and generosity. Lois was a graduate of the prestigious Ogle School of Cosmetology in Dallas, Texas. She ran her own...

Nov 30, 2018

George “Tim” Sickles. Some called him dad, some called him grandpa, and some called him Tim. George left us to be with The Lord on Friday, November 30, 2018. He enjoyed 79 years here with us. We would have loved many more years to spend absorbing his humor and positive outlook on life. He loved church, nature, hunting, wood working,...

Nov 30, 2018

Ronald Allyn Gordon

Of Binghamton

Ronald Allyn Gordon died on Friday, November 30 at Wilson Memorial Hospital. He was 76 years old. Mr. Gordon owned East End Appliances on Robinson Street in Binghamton.He is survived by his sisters, Eileen Mingal, Beverly Friedman, his brother-in-law Victor and his nephews Adam Mingal of Washington, DC and Andrew...

Nov 23, 2018

Binghamton- George Phillip Anderson, 84, peacefully left this earth November 23, 2018 surrounded by his family. He succumbed to the unforgiving Parkinson's disease after a three year struggle. He was a credit manager for 38 years at Endicott Johnson. George was an avid music lover as well as a lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots....